Atrial natriuretic hormone is named for its main effect which is to
A. increase sodium excretion in the urine.
B. cause the binding of sodium to urea in the blood.
C. increase the absorption of sodium by heart muscle cells.
D. decrease sodium excretion in perspiration.
Answer: A
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